12 Angry Men Flashcards
Burden of proof
The necessity of proof always lies with the person who lays charges.
(Needs to have some supporting evidence/ proof to show that the info is true)
Due process of law
The state must allow all of the legal rights that are owed to a person under the law.
(Legal matters me be resolved according to established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly).
Presumption of innocence:
The defendant is legally assumed to be innocent until he or she is proven guilty.
(Any defendant in a criminal trial is considered to be innocent until there’s a reasonable doubt established).
Circumstantial evidence
Evidence used that may or may not to be true.
Reasonable doubt
Doubt about a person’s based on evidence or reason.
Coroner
Doctor who investigates causes of death.
Petty Jury
A jury of twelve people.
Hung Jury
A jury that cannot agree.
Premeditated
Planned before an act is performed.
Homicide
Murder
Integrity
Adherence to a code of values
Abstain
Refrain from an action
Decline/ refuse to vote
Control yourself from that, restrain.
Antagonize
To provoke hostility
Cause someone to become hostile and anger.
Deliberate
Carefully think through.
Drab
Dull, lacking somethings, boring.